Sara Jeruss

I'm an ADHD coach and therapist. I also have ADHD and was diagnosed while in my 30s. My diagnosis helped me understand why I switched careers so much, and why even though I was "successful" on paper I constantly felt overwhelmed and burned out -- work just seemed harder for me.

You may have had the experience of “getting” something on a logical level, yet finding that knowledge to be inadequate or insufficient. I believe real change has to be felt, not just rationalized. So I focus on creating a relationship where it’s safe to take relational risks and have new experiences that create change on a deeper level.

In therapy, our work can take many forms. We may start by looking into your past, as I believe the past is important in understanding the present, and that it’s useful for helping you understand your attachment style and relational patterns. And if you’re one of the many neurodivergent people who have experienced trauma, we can draw on IFS/parts work and EFT to help heal your younger self.

My goal is to always meet you where you are, and sometimes that might mean taking a more practical, skills-based approach. This is always where I start from as a coach, and it's also work that we can integrate into therapy. This could mean developing strategies to manage ADHD overwhelm, big emotions, and struggles with organization, time-blindness and prioritization. For example, you may be feeling like you know what you need to do yet still can’t get it done. I'll help you understand the emotions that may be getting in your way, see the different parts that create internal conflicts for you, and change how you relate to these parts.

I often work with attorneys and people in high-pressure environments, as my background lets me relate to these experiences. I attended Yale Law School and worked as a a start-up executive before I started coaching and returned to school to become a therapist. So I also know what it’s like to be neurodivergent in a high-pressure environment. I can provide support, accountability and guidance as you navigate the challenges of having ADHD in a rapidly changing, high-intensity workplace.

In my work as a coach and as a therapist, I show up as warm, empathetic, and direct. I want you to feel seen, heard and supported.